Broadband in B46 3AD

Looking at B46 3AD in Coleshill? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at B46 3AD stands at 96.6%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 93.1% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 93.1% of addresses. That puts this postcode ahead of much of the country. The maximum download speed recorded is 1000 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at B46 3AD. 3.4% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 93.1% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Translating the numbers at B46 3AD into daily use gives a clearer picture. Multiple 4K streams can run simultaneously. Netflix, Disney+, and iPlayer should all work without buffering even with several devices active. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached B46 3AD yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At B46 3AD, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 96.6% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Crime in the LSOA covering B46 3AD totalled 1 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was vehicle crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Flood risk at B46 3AD is rated Medium (Zone 2/3). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 2.5 micrograms per cubic metre.

The nearest train station to B46 3AD is Stechford, 4.8 miles away. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Erdington is the next closest at 5.8 miles. Sutton Coldfield offers another option at 6.6 miles.

Properties around B46 3AD most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is North Warwickshire. The three most common bands are A (30%), B (25%), C (20%). Band A corresponds to 1991 property values of up to £40,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

4G outdoor coverage at B46 3AD reaches 99%. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. 5G has not yet reached this postcode. Coverage is expanding but remains concentrated in urban centres. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for B46 3AD: remote working 100/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

B46 3AD falls within the North Warwickshire local authority area. The immediate area is Coleshill, a distinct community within the wider district. The B46 postcode area contains 454 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across B46 ranges from 0% to 100%. B46 3AD is close to the area average of 95%.

How does B46 3AD compare to its neighbours? B46 3AA (0.02 miles, North Warwickshire) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. B46 3AE (0.03 miles, North Warwickshire) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. B46 3AJ (0.06 miles, North Warwickshire) has 100% superfast coverage and 17.9% gigabit. B46 3AL (0.08 miles, North Warwickshire) has 80% superfast coverage and 80% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at B46 3AD, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. Where full fibre is available, it typically offers faster and more reliable service than part-fibre connections. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Life in Coleshill depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

Looking at the overall picture for B46 3AD, a few things are worth highlighting. Both fixed and mobile connectivity are strong. Backup options exist if one connection fails.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Numbers tell part of the story for B46 3AD. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

This covers the key data for B46 3AD. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Coleshill hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.